SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES

Chair One Fitness®

Inclusive, Chair-Based Fitness Programs for Assisted Living, Memory Care & Senior Communities

Chair One Fitness supports senior living communities in delivering safe, engaging and inclusive movement programs without the expense of hiring additional staff or complex fitness equipment.

Our chair-based dance fitness programs are designed to support residents of all abilities while empowering your team with professional certification and flexible On-Demand  workout access.

Chair One Fitness helps communities create visible, engaging wellness moments residents enjoy and families notice.

Who This Program Is Designed For

Chair One Fitness works seamlessly in:

Assisted Living Communities

Memory Care Facilities

Independent Senior Living

Senior & Community Centers

High-support care settings

Whether you’re enhancing an existing wellness program or building one from the ground up, Chair One Fitness adapts to your environment and meets residents where they are.

A Flexible Solution Built for Senior Living

Certification + On-Demand Options

Chair One Fitness offers three ways to support your community:

Instructor Certification

Build consistent programming without adding staff or outsourcing instruction. Chair One Fitness Instructor Certification equips your team to confidently lead on-site classes that support continuity, comfort, long-term engagement and sustainability.

Includes:

  • Instructor certification for the number of employees included in your contract
  • Access to the Instructor Portal for ongoing education, choreography, and resources
  • Annual renewal included through your facility contract

On-Demand Access

Expand resident engagement beyond scheduled classes by providing flexible, On-Demand access to Chair One Fitness workouts. Help maintain participation despite staffing changes, scheduling gaps or mobility limitations.

Includes:

  • Facility-wide and individual resident access
  • Streaming via web, app, TVs, tablets or projection screens
  • Centralized user management with designated facility “manager” access

Certification + On-Demand (Most Popular)

This bundle trains your team while giving residents ongoing access to movement, which creates consistency across care levels, daily schedules and staffing changes.

It’s our most complete and flexible wellness solution, combining instructor certification with On-Demand access to drive higher participation while minimizing long-term operational expense.

 

  • Maximizes engagement and consistency
  • Reduces long-term staffing costs
  • Offers the greatest flexibility for residents and staff

The Real-World Benefits for Your Community

Save on Staffing Costs

Reduce reliance on contract instructors with certified in-house staff.

Simplify Hiring & Scheduling

Eliminate the time and hassle of recruiting, onboarding and backfilling instructors.

Create an Uplifting Social Environment

Consistent group movement that residents enjoy and participate in together.

Improve Quality of Life

Supports mobility, confidence, independence and daily function.

Reduce Falls & Injuries

Workouts include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to support safer movement.

Support Enrollment & Tours

Visible wellness programming that families notice and value.

Simple, Scalable Pricing for Communities

Our annual pricing model makes budgeting predictable and eliminates surprise program costs. Customized pricing is based on your facility size and needs.

It’s easy to get started. Book a call to tailor your plan, sign the contract, attend onboarding meeting to plan implementation, and launch! Chair One Fitness will help you every step of the way.

Instructor Certification Made Simple

Chair One Fitness Instructor Certification is designed for staff with varying comfort levels leading movement – no prior fitness background required.

 

Certification requires 8 hours total and can be completed in a single day through live virtual or in-person training, or at your own pace through a self-paced online format, allowing your team to train without disrupting daily operations.

Online Certification

Live Virtual or In-Person Certification

Safety, Accessibility, and Clinical Awareness

Chair One Fitness is a welcoming, confidence-building experience that is therapist-informed and clinically reviewed, with accessibility built into every class.

Designed to Support:

  • Wheelchair users
  • Residents with limited mobility
  • Memory care populations
  • Mixed-ability groups

Our program emphasizes:

  • Seated movement options, with modifications as needed
  • Activities of Daily Living included in workouts
  • Familiar, upbeat music to support engagement and recall
  • A welcoming, non-intimidating atmosphere

While Chair One Fitness is not a medical or therapeutic program, it has been reviewed by professionals with backgrounds in medicine, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation, fitness and education.

Technology That Works

Chair One Fitness is designed to integrate easily into your existing setup.

  • Compatible with TVs, tablets, computers and projection screens
  • WiFi recommended but not required
  • One or multiple facilities can be managed under a single organization
  • User access can be managed by your staff or by Chair One Fitness on your behalf
  • No specialized equipment or new technology training required

We make implementation simple, even for large or multi-location organizations.

Before Getting Started - Have Questions? We Have Answers!

Yes. Chair One Fitness is designed to support wheelchair users, residents with limited mobility and memory care populations.

Pricing is structured annually, with certification priced per instructor and On-Demand access priced per resident or user. Discounts are available for multi-site and multi-year agreements.

Yes. Many communities choose the Certification + On-Demand Bundle, which allows staff to lead classes while residents also have access to workouts anytime, including in individual rooms.

Certification requires 8 hours of training and can be completed in one day (live) or online at your own pace.

Yes. Organizations can manage multiple communities under a single corporate account for billing, with separate digital accounts for each facility to simplify user management.

Your community will have a dedicated client contact, platform-level technical support for users and continued access to training resources and new On-Demand content.

Trusted by Fitness Professionals Worldwide

Chair One Fitness has certified 1,760+ instructors across 49 U.S. states and 13 countries, supporting inclusive movement in senior living, wellness, and care-focused environments.

 

Let us give you personalized guidance on pricing, options and implementation to help you build a program that fits your residents, staff and facility.

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